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Entry Level Price:$5,000 per year
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Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform is Red Hat's primary enterprise automation product offering., it includes all of the tooling needed for building, deploying, and managing end-to-end automation at
Users
- Software Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
- Financial Services
Market Segment
- 44% Enterprise
- 38% Mid-Market
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.3
Workflows
Average: 8.4
8.0
Communication
Average: 8.8
8.8
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
AP
Many features and rich packages avaliable for developers. Read review
AH
The best is the ability to grant non-technical or tech users that do not need access to perform functions, the ability to do this without needing... Read review
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Raleigh, NCTwitter
@RedHat293,907 Twitter followers
(344)4.4 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Network Automation Tools software
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Progress WhatsUp Gold, the IT infrastructure monitoring software, lets you find and fix network problems fast – usually before end users notice. Its unique, interactive mapping interface lets you intu
Users
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
- Hospital & Health Care
Market Segment
- 60% Mid-Market
- 26% Enterprise
Progress WhatsUp Gold features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.6
Workflows
Average: 8.4
8.7
Communication
Average: 8.8
8.6
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
User Sentiment
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These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Progress WhatsUp Gold, left between October 2020 and July 2022.
- Reviewers like the centralized network, application, and virtual machine monitoring that Progress WhatsUp Gold provides
- Reviewers like the detailed information about all network devices, but some wish there was better automatic discovery of devices
- Reviewers like the ability to receive quick alerts, but wish there was more default alerts that don’t require setup
NG
streamlining your workflow has never been so easy and fun with a visually pleasing interface that is simple to understand and install with a... Read review
AM
Simple program to use and install, with full functionality. Most of the key features are built-in to the default model, without the need to... Read review
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Burlington, MA.Twitter
@ProgressSW50,188 Twitter followers
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(116)4.5 out of 5
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1st Easiest To Use in Network Automation Tools software
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BackBox is an advanced, security-focused network device automation platform that simplifies and enhances network management for enterprises and service providers. By leveraging a robust Automation Bui
Users
- Senior Network Administrator
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer & Network Security
Market Segment
- 53% Enterprise
- 28% Mid-Market
BackBox features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.5
Workflows
Average: 8.4
8.8
Communication
Average: 8.8
9.3
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
AC
Backbox is easy to use - manage multiple devices from other vendors in one place. Documentation is user friendly. Customer support team is... Read review
AM
One of the most important needs for a network engineer is to have consistent and reliable backups of their network devices. Having an automated... Read review
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Global, OOTwitter
@Back_Box282 Twitter followers
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SaltStack event-driven automation software helps IT organizations manage and secure cloud infrastructure at massive scale while automating efficient orchestration of enterprise DevOps workflows.
Users
- DevOps Engineer
Industries
- Financial Services
- Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
- 45% Enterprise
- 32% Mid-Market
SaltStack features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.6
Workflows
Average: 8.4
8.6
Communication
Average: 8.8
8.1
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
AF
I like that SaltStack Enterprise and Salt formulas make configuration management scalable. Read review
AB
I'm a smaller organization that needs assistance with hardening systems. SaltStack SecOPS does just that with ease. Read review
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@SaltStack40 Twitter followers
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Imagine never having to worry about your IT infrastructure again. Entuity Software offers a comprehensive platform that provides real-time visibility and actionable insights into every aspect of your
Users
No information available
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
- Banking
Market Segment
- 47% Enterprise
- 46% Mid-Market
Entuity features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.3
Workflows
Average: 8.4
9.4
Communication
Average: 8.8
9.0
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
SO
The deployment of ENA has allowed us to retire multiple other products and reduce the number of management IPs we have to configure in SNMP from... Read review
CT
Entuity is a great monitoring tool, easy to install and very stable. Supports a wide range of devices. Its functionality continues to grow, as... Read review
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Mayfield Heights, OHTwitter
@parkplacetech982 Twitter followers
(775)4.3 out of 5
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8th Easiest To Use in Network Automation Tools software
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SolarWinds® Observability is a full-stack observability solution that addresses the needs of modern organizations of all sizes by providing deep visibility into their hybrid ecosystems while affording
Users
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
Market Segment
- 46% Enterprise
- 37% Mid-Market
SolarWinds Observability features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.1
Workflows
Average: 8.4
8.7
Communication
Average: 8.8
8.9
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
AT
The most important thing is the large number of connectors that are available to be able to carry out various types of validations. and another... Read review
CW
It's easy to use with the free subscription. It's easy to integrate with Ubiquiti Unifi UDM and many features for the price. I use it daily to get... Read review
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Austin, TXTwitter
@solarwinds20,054 Twitter followers
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https://unimus.net/ is a Network Automation and Configuration Management solution. Unimus is extremely easy to deploy and use, and provides a wide feature-set that will help you run your network. Uni
Users
No information available
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
- 44% Mid-Market
- 31% Enterprise
Unimus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.4
Workflows
Average: 8.4
9.0
Communication
Average: 8.8
9.2
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
MG
It has a great direction in maintaining a high management in the network configuration, which allows the Unimus infrastructure to be a good control... Read review
UI
Tool is user friendly, easily accessible from multiple sources, easy to setup the entire configuration.
This has all advanced features which... Read review
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@UnimusNet115 Twitter followers
(17)4.4 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Network Automation Tools software
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SolarWinds® Kiwi CatTools® is network automation tool designed to manage configurations on network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls. It helps users work more efficiently by scheduling
Users
No information available
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
- 53% Enterprise
- 35% Mid-Market
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
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8.9
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
PH
Speed of deployment, the product can easily be deployed within an hour or two depending on how many devices Read review
AI
It's a simple and easy-to-use program to stand up and begin network device backups and configuration pushes to single devices or a grouping of... Read review
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@solarwinds20,054 Twitter followers
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NYSE: SWI
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VMware NSX® is a powerful network virtualization solution for VMware Cloud Foundation™ (VCF) that enables network connectivity, operations, and scale. NSX Network Virtualization brings the simplicity
Users
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Industries
- Computer & Network Security
- Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
- 38% Enterprise
- 32% Mid-Market
VMware NSX features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
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Average: 8.8
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CG
Integration with Palo Alto Networks virtual firewall Read review
AS
NSX offer Micro segmentation. In addition to this it offers DFW, Routing and Load balancing features in house.
Any administrator with basic... Read review
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San Jose, CATwitter
@broadcom59,257 Twitter followers
Entry Level Price:Starting at $238.00
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Network Configuration Manager is a comprehensive solution designed to empower netwaork organizations with efficient network configuration and change management capabilities. It supports a wide range o
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Industries
- Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
- 47% Mid-Market
- 37% Enterprise
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.3
Workflows
Average: 8.4
8.3
Communication
Average: 8.8
0.0
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AS
One of the most cost effective tool for Managing your network configuration and backups. Read review
SP
Manageengine NMC stands out as a reliable and powerful tool for administrators managing network configurations. It help us to monitor access... Read review
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@manageengine7,655 Twitter followers
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Headquartered in Boston, Pliant provides an advanced API-driven IT orchestration platform that automates, integrates and connects the digital enterprise. Pliant’s solutions simplify and streamline how
Users
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Industries
- Computer Software
Market Segment
- 42% Mid-Market
- 32% Small-Business
Pliant features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
10.0
Workflows
Average: 8.4
10.0
Communication
Average: 8.8
9.2
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
AM
Hands-down, their integrations. They have connectors with a huge amount of vendors and theyguarantee that they'll get any others they don't already... Read review
UM
The API gateway they have makes this tool so much more valuable than some of the other solutions out there. We found pliant in the marketplace to... Read review
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Boston, USTwitter
@pliant_io65 Twitter followers
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Liongard, the global leader in Configuration Change Detection and Response (CCDR), empowers Managed Service Providers (MSP), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and IT organizations to better d
Users
No information available
Industries
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer & Network Security
Market Segment
- 62% Small-Business
- 38% Mid-Market
Liongard features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.3
Workflows
Average: 8.4
9.3
Communication
Average: 8.8
9.4
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
AC
I like the structured design of the data. They do an excellent job of retrieving the data from various disparate systems and organizing it into... Read review
MC
The idea of having all your information in one place has no price. They are adding new inspectors almost every month, which gives you more... Read review
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@LiongardHQ638 Twitter followers
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NetBrain's no-code automation platform for hybrid network observability empowers organizations to streamline operations by automating three critical workflows: troubleshooting, change management, and
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Industries
- Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
- 38% Enterprise
- 38% Mid-Market
NetBrain Next-Gen features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
10.0
Workflows
Average: 8.4
10.0
Communication
Average: 8.8
9.8
Scheduling
Average: 8.6
SP
collects good data as the event is happeing. best ever for the server and switch it connects we can know the entire infrastructure easily from this... Read review
VA
NetBrain is a Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Tool used in multivendor Networks & Security Devices. It provides Dynamic Mapping, real-time Path... Read review
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@NetBrainTechies8,226 Twitter followers
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BlueCat Infrastructure Assurance (BCIA) is a proactive monitoring and automation solution. Think of it as a virtual DDI expert, on duty 24/7. Infrastructure Assurance provides deep visibility into Blu
Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
- 57% Enterprise
- 29% Mid-Market
BlueCat Infrastructure Assurance (BCIA) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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AB
monitoring capacity, example: VPN Downs, Hardware and software expired nearing, cluster change state active and pasive, etc. Read review
NB
indeni's intuitive gui, simple out-of-box configuration, and the fact it keeps getting better! Read review
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@BlueCatNetworks2,300 Twitter followers
Entry Level Price:Starting at $736.00
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netTerrain Logical combines the flexibility of a powerful drawing tool with the automation of discovery software. Eliminate headaches from outdated spreadsheets and scattered Visio diagrams. Trouble
Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
- 100% Small-Business
netTerrain Logical features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
0.0
No information available
10.0
Communication
Average: 8.8
0.0
No information available
PK
- we migrated a very big netviz project, the result was 99% the same like netviz, only a small amount of manual work needed
- the basic features... Read review
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@netterrain1,273 Twitter followers
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